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Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1523
Date and Time Friday 21st November 2008 11:55am
Approved Approved

Notes

Sand on the mid beach is much higher than the river. Sand being blown from edge of estuary to the mouth.
Dead seal found on beach.
Very reduced flow, new channel between rocks at extreme end of the cliff face about 1m wide.
Sand reducing width of channel near tunnel.
Depth of water greatly reduced from last week.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous
Flow Present? Yes
Previous
Flow Direction Out
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North
Beaufort Scale Gale, fresh gale
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 3.45m 3.48m
Time (hh:mm) 11:10 12:45
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 15:10 0.500
Low 12:11 0.480

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
21-11-2008 15:50 Photopoint
21-11-2008 15:50 Photopoint
21-11-2008 15:50 Photopoint
21-11-2008 15:50 Photopoint
21-11-2008 15:50 Photopoint
21-11-2008 15:50 Photopoint